archducal

American  

[ahrch-doo-kuhl, -dyoo-] / ˈɑrtʃˈdu kəl, -ˈdyu- /

adjective

1. of or relating to an archduke or an archduchy.

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archducal British  

/ ˈɑːtʃˈdjuːkəl /

adjective

1. of or relating to an archduke, archduchess, or archduchy

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Etymology

Origin of archducal

First recorded in 1655–65; earlier archiducal, from French; archi-, ducal

Example Sentences

The U. S. Minister and the rest of the diplomatic corps periodically attend archducal levees�mere playacting, but taken in aristocratic earnest.

From Time Magazine Archive

"Do you intend shortly to quit the archducal seat?" asked Sylvester, by way of an agreeable remark.

From Lippincott's Magazine of Popular Literature and Science Volume 12, No. 33, December, 1873 by Various

Father Viller was no longer rector of Gratz, but remained confessor to the archducal family.

From Studies from Court and Cloister: being essays, historical and literary dealing mainly with subjects relating to the XVIth and XVIIth centuries by Stone, J. M. (Jean Mary)

At least she was doing what she could to reach Sarajevo before the archducal party arrived, and as her companion hopefully assured her, with a fair chance of success.

From The Secret Witness by Gibbs, George

Your gains, lawful and unlawful, are wrested from you by the archducal counsellors, in whose hands you are mere puppets.

From Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine — Volume 55, No. 342, April, 1844 by Various